How To Fix WRMA_FI088 - Agency document &1 will be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Agency document &1 will be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI088 - Agency document &1 will be created ?

  The SAP message WRMA_FI088 with the text "Agency document &1 will be created" is an informational message related to the creation of an agency document in the context of Withholding Tax (WHT) processing in Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Explanation of the Message
  
  Message ID: WRMA_FI088  
  Message Text: "Agency document &1 will be created"  
  Module: FI (Financial Accounting) - Withholding Tax (WHT)  
  Context: This message appears during the posting of documents involving withholding tax, indicating that an agency document (a separate accounting document) will be created for the withholding tax amount.
  
  
  Cause
  
  When you post a document that involves withholding tax, SAP may create a separate accounting document called an agency document.  
  This agency document is used to record the withholding tax amount that must be paid to the tax agency (government).  
  The message is informational and indicates that the system will generate this agency document automatically as part of the posting process.  
  It is not an error but a notification that the withholding tax portion is being handled correctly by creating the necessary accounting document.
  
  
  Solution / Action
  
  No corrective action is required because this is an informational message, not an error.  
  You should verify that the agency document number (&1) mentioned in the message is created and posted correctly in the system.  
  Check the document flow or the accounting documents to confirm the agency document exists and contains the correct withholding tax amounts.  
  If you want to suppress this message, you can check the message control settings, but generally, it is recommended to keep it for audit and tracking purposes.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Withholding Tax (WHT) in SAP FI:
  
  SAP handles withholding tax by creating separate accounting documents to track the tax withheld and the amounts payable to tax authorities.  
  Agency Document:
  
  This is a special FI document that records the withholding tax amount separately from the vendor/customer invoice or payment document.  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  F-43 (Enter Vendor Invoice)  
  F-44 (Clear Vendor)  
  FB60 (Enter Vendor Invoice)  
  FB65 (Enter Vendor Credit Memo)  
  S_ALR_87012357 (Withholding Tax Reports)  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Withholding tax settings are maintained in SPRO under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Withholding Tax -> Extended Withholding Tax -> Define Withholding Tax Types  
  SAP Notes:
  
  If you encounter issues related to agency document creation or withholding tax postings, check SAP Notes for your SAP version.
  
  
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  Message
  WRMA_FI088 - Agency document &1 will be created
  
  
  Cause
  Informational message indicating creation of withholding tax agency document
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; verify agency document creation
  
  
  Related Info
  Withholding tax processing in FI, agency document handling
  
  
  
  
  If you are experiencing an actual error or problem beyond this informational message, please provide additional details or error codes for further assistance.